Changing Climate, Changing Communities

Many communities are already experiencing challenges associated with climate change--some becoming wetter, others drier, other experiencing severe storms or fires--but for many places and communities, the changes experienced in daily lives may seem disconnected from climate change.

While climate change can seem like an environmental issue far away, it affects the local environment in profound ways. The differing pace and qualities of climate change have led to a wide range of effects in the environment and society. In areas like the US Midwest, a milder winter and a hotter summer are becoming the norm with associated seasonal flooding and drought. Spring bud break and wildflower bloom have advanced with milder winters, while the maple-syruping season has become shorter than it was half a century ago.

The response among the public to climate change range from behavioral changes, political disagreement and questioning, to personal struggles of dealing with flooding and drought. How does climate change influence you? Is it a daily part of your life or only vaguely connected to you through the global economy and politics? Do you see effects on climate change in the local environment and the community? What are the contexts and stories of climate change you see around you and your community? What are some of the solutions? What is your role in the problem and the solution?

By turning science and societal impacts into artistic action, we hope to raise the consciousness of the climate change issue. We envision an exhibition that activates reflection, questioning, understanding, and action by highlighting the various interpretations and experiences of climate change as felt by artists and community members to humanize and provide a narrative context for effects and dynamics of climate change around us.

Opening reception on May 10th at the Second Friday Celebration of the Arts.

Upcoming Events

Celebrate the Season! 5:30-6:00 is social time. Class begins promptly at 6:00 pm! Register Here... Get ready for your holiday decorating with this decoration to be either hung on your front door or in a frame to hang over your fireplace! So easy to do. Ribbon will be supplied if you want to hang it, unless you want to bring Continue Reading

This fast-paced and fun-filled show features fabulous puppets performing fantastic feats! It is a puppet explosion of Marionettes! Hand puppets! Shadow puppets! Blacklight puppets! Rod puppets! Puppets singing, dancing, and performing tricks that will have you laughing and shouting for more! Produced and directed by Kevin Frisch. The Family Performance Series is sponsored by Miami University Performing Arts Series.

Every TUESDAY at $10 per session ($7 for students) , paid at the door. Includes 2-hour drawing session with a live model, followed by optional sharing and feedback time, a chance to sharpen skills, share tips and meet other artists in a fun and relaxing environment, live model, music, coffee & light refreshment, BYOB. No reservations required. Calling All Models! Continue Reading

Paint Out - Plein Air Painters of Oxford and surrounding areas is an informal group meeting at 10:30 am the Second and Fourth Monday of each month. Existing without a board, officers or regular meetings, Oxford's Paint Out members decide where to paint. During inclement weather, the group may choose to set up and paint on the OCAC porch or other available Continue Reading

Every TUESDAY at $10 per session ($7 for students) , paid at the door. Includes 2-hour drawing session with a live model, followed by optional sharing and feedback time, a chance to sharpen skills, share tips and meet other artists in a fun and relaxing environment, live model, music, coffee & light refreshment, BYOB. No reservations required. Calling All Models! Continue Reading

About Us

The Mission of the Oxford Community Arts Center is to ENRICH lives and build community by providing, celebrating and promoting a diverse array of cultural and arts programming, performances and exhibits; carefully PRESERVE the historic Oxford College building and campus as a welcoming environment offering classroom, studio, rehearsal, concert, theatre and meeting spaces; and ENSURE the Center’s ability to serve future generations as a catalyst, connector and magnet for emerging and established artists, performers, students, visitors and arts organizations..